Authentic Indian Plus

Authentic Indian Plus

On our Indian cookery weekend you will learn the fundamentals of Indian cookery, covering the concepts, history and skills required to understand this hugely varied and vibrant cuisine.

We will teach you how to work with fresh ingredients, herbs and spices to create Indian starters, curries, main dishes and accompaniments that truly reflect the spirit of Indian cuisine and that can easily be replicated in the home without Tandoor ovens or specialist equipment.

You will learn to master the subtleties of flavour, and the power of spice whilst cooking a wide range of delicious, authentic Indian dishes as far removed from the British curry house as Ashburton is from New Delhi.

This is a highly practical course and great fun for couples and friends to take together which also makes for an original gift idea.

Chef Tutor

Chef Monisha Bharadwaj is a qualified chef, originally from Mumbai, who has a wealth of experience in teaching authentic Indian cuisine in the UK and has been inspiring our students in Ashburton since 2011.

Seen regularly on television she also writes regularly for newspapers and magazines and is the author of many cook books including "Stylish Indian" which won the Guild of Food Writers (UK) 'Cookery Book of the Year Award".

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Customer Feedback

“Inspired, excited, and buzzing”

We had an amazing time on the Indian weekend class and came away inspired, excited, and buzzing with ideas

NA [July 17]

1 of 15

“Will definitely be booking another course very soon. ”

What a fantastic experience the Indian Cookery was. Everyone at Ashburton is so friendly and helpful. Monisha was amazing with her teaching skills. Will definitely be booking another course very soon.

MB [April 17]

2 of 15

“If your passion is cooking on whatever level, this is THE place to learn”

I have now done eight courses at Ashburton (my next one is booked) and it just gets better. The weekend Indian Food course was superb and inspirational as was Monisha Bharadwaj. If your passion is cooking on whatever level, this is THE place to learn.

Jonathan Harrison [Feb 17]

3 of 15

Superb organisation, so professional at every level, excellent equipment and practical help in the kitchen so you can concentrate on your learning.

JL [Aug 2016]

4 of 15

“a great weekend”

An illuminating introduction to authentic Indian cooking. Thank you for all the hard work needed to make it such a great weekend.

AN [Jan 2016]

5 of 15

“I would thoroughly recommend it.”

An absolutely amazing course, I would thoroughly recommend it.

AE [June 2015]

6 of 15

“An outstanding weekend”

Monisha was fantastic - a briefing of history, culture and climate, the impact on the culinary variations across India and how each dish on the menu fits in within the country. Clearly presented from a well-read and passionate Chef and it was an outstanding weekend

NW [Feb 2015]

7 of 15

“A wonderful weekend”

It was a wonderful weekend that was informative, fun and included some great techniques that you would never get from reading a recipe from a book

DS [Feb 2015]

8 of 15

“Tutors are so friendly and helpful”

This was my second visit both times with my son-in-law and I would be equally happy come on my own. All staff and tutors are so friendly and helpful nothing is too much trouble.

KH [Feb 2015]

9 of 15

“I hope to come back.”

It was a really great and fun day; very confident and capable tutors with expertise on show from the onset. The attitude of all staff was brilliant and caring and I enjoyed every moment in the school and as a fairly "seasoned" home cook I was surprised at what I could learn in just one course; it was far more than I expected. I have to add my thanks to Nigel in the pot-wash; brilliant bloke. Thanks for a most enjoyable and memorable day. I hope to come back.

WA [Jan 2015]

10 of 15

“Keep up the good work!!”

Loved the authentic indian course. The Tutor was brilliant and very knowledgeable. Keep up the good work!! Looking forward to you expanding your specialist courses.

TJ [Nov 2014]

11 of 15

“Loved the authentic indian course.”

Loved the authentic indian course. The Tutor was brilliant and very knowledgeable. Keep up the good work!! Looking forward to you expanding your specialist courses.

TJ [Nov 2014]

12 of 15

“I'm hooked.”

I've completed three courses now and I'm hooked. I've recommended friends who have also been with me and without me who also think it's brilliant.

CH [July 2014]

13 of 15

“I strongly recommended your school”

Great course, well structured and well run, all the staff were very welcoming and friendly, Monisha was a delight to work with. I have strongly recommended your school to anyone who talks to me about my experience. In my opinion you seem to have the right balance so that we were stretched in the course but not overwhelmed by the amount of cooking we had to get through. I have taken away some very valuable tips throughout the whole course and especially valued the one to one attention given throughout the weekend. Thankyou

KG [Mar 2014]

14 of 15

“You never fail to impress me”

This was my 3rd course at Ashburton and you never fail to impress me. I love everything about the school and makes me want to change my career!! Look forward to see you again!

Hannah [Mar 2014]

15 of 15

Chefs Academy Open Day

Join us for a chance to meet the chef tutors, find out about our courses and tour the cookery school on Sun 8th Oct, 2017 at 2pm.